Dead Tablet Screen

[Jhatn]

I have a Galaxy Tab A 10.1”, WiFi-only tablet that came out in May 2016.

I know it's LONG past its Warranty period, but my screen is completely black when I turn on the tablet. This happened about 2 months ago & I don't know what caused it.

Its never been bumped, hit, dropped or been wet or in the dirt/sand.

Which route should I take?
A. Since some companies do this with phones, is there a trade-in policy either through Samsung (since it's their brand tablet) or though another company?

B. Should I try those screen fixit places seen in malls & some shopping centers?

 

[B. Diddy]

You'd have to bring the device to a repair shop to replace the screen, but the cost is probably not worth it, considering how old that tablet is. Sometimes there might be a trade-in deal, but you're right, it's usually with phones, not tablets.

I moved this from the Galaxy A Series forum (which is intended for the A series of phones) to the Tab A 10.1 forum -- I know it says 2019, but this is the closest one we have for yours.

 

[Jhatn]

You'd have to bring the device to a repair shop to replace the screen, but the cost is probably not worth it, considering how old that tablet is. Sometimes there might be a trade-in deal, but you're right, it's usually with phones, not tablets.

I moved this from the Galaxy A Series forum (which is intended for the A series of phones) to the Tab A 10.1 forum -- I know it says 2019, but this is the closest one we have for yours.

I'm going to bring it to a repair kiosk & find out the cost, but due to its age, it may be better to get a new tablet. I don't know if mine gets updates anymore.

Thanks for the information.

 

[B. Diddy]

A Tab A from 2016 will definitely not be getting any updates.